VANCOMYCIN PEAK SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: VANP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 867
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 10 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Red-Top tube
Collection Info:
Draw specimen 30 minutes to 1 hour after the end of a 30 minute infusion (1 hour after intramuscular dose). Spin down and send refrigerated serum aliquot within four hours of collection. Refrigerate specimen after collection. Include time of collection on request form.

Volume: 0.5 mL Plasma
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 EDTA Tube
Collection Info:
Draw specimen 30 minutes to 1 hour after the end of a 30 minute infusion (1 hour after intramuscular dose). Spin down and send refrigerated plasma aliquot within four hours of collection. Refrigerate specimen after collection. Include time of collection on request form.

Specimen Acceptability

Heparinized plasma specimens (green-top tubes) are not acceptable.

Methods

Immunoassay

CPT Codes

80202

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

30.0 - 40.0 ug/mL
Panic Value (automatic call-back)
>60 ug/mL